Canon gl1 camcorder manual

Light enough at 2. The Optical Image Stabilizer works very well, but is no substitute for a tripod. If you on the run and gun it's great. Over all it's a great camera that can be bought at a very low price, the tech is older but still works very, very, well. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. This camera is awesome. Everything about it is decent, simple and straight forward.

Functionality so far for me has been quite excellent, and there have been no problems. Charger is very quick at charging as well. Video quality is great, and the frame shooting mode is fun to shoot with, since it adds a cinematic quality to the film.

I'm excited to get filming with this camera so pick one up for yourself! We like every thing about it; size, wt, easy usability. This is great for mini films and family functionality. We decided on this camera after watching many independent you tube films with this camera. It is great for snowboarding and skateboarding footage. Plus it's awesome to shoot the kid's sporting events. It has a 2. The GL1 uses an extensive menu system for detailed control of the various features.

It also has some buttons conveniently located on the body of the camcorder for quick and easy access. One of the coolest features of the GL1 is the Frame Movie mode. Instead of capturing 60 fields per second, it captures 30 frames per second. Originally designed to create high-quality still images from captured footage, it strobes the image slightly, giving your footage a unique film-like quality.

The first thing that sticks out literally on the GL1, is the Fluorite lens with manual focus ring. The focus button on the left side of the body allows you to switch between automatic and manual focus. The automatic focus worked just fine. It had no problem staying in focus, even as we zoomed in and out at full speed.

It also responded well when we panned across the room. You may therefore decide to turn it off. Press the menu dial in. If you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary. Page 41 Setting the display style Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code display p.

You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording, or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture. The vertical resolution of the image is improved by 1.

Page Searching And Reviewing While Recording Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or restart recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.

The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of the AUTO Recording program whose n mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds. Manual See also p. You can set aperture and shutter speeds completely independently to give you exactly the exposure you require. Except for the fade trigger, all digital effects can be used for both still photos and video, and sound is recorded normally. Fade Trigger When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen.

If you are using the wireless controller, the F mark starts flashing immediately after you press the photo button. The camcorder takes the picture for approximately six seconds. If you use the standby lever, however, the camcorder remembers your chosen values. Page Adjusting The Focus The focus may be thrown off if you zoom into telephoto after setting the focus at the wide angle end. Autofocus is recommended for zooming in to telephoto from the wide end. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.

Turn the program selector to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program. Select C. Set your desired sharpness level. Set your desired color level. Use as a guide to setting the aperture iris and shutter speed. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation.

In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode Page Displaying Data Code Displaying Data Code A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camera data shutter speed, exposure and gain settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape.

Page 66 — If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. The date also appears during date search. You can add audio to a tape audio dubbing, p. Ready to record and on pause. The number indicates the VCR brand.

The letter indicates the set of signals. Page 72 Dubbing to a VCR 1. Set the tape in the VCR to the point where you want to start recording, set it to record pause mode. Focusing System. Minimum Illumination. Recommended Illumination.

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This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases: Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions; If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities; This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish , video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States.

Expand All. This is to make Misc appear on the page when needed. The power is in your hands. Full manual control allows you to call the shots for unsurpassed flexibility. Form and function are successfully blended to create a camcorder that is simple to operate, yet capable of dazzling any audience.